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A20 MWL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,778 mi
Last recorded91,778 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 91,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,207 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 86,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 81,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe front flange (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 81,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe front flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nut/bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,016 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front window tinted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front window tinted

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 77,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front window tinted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front window tinted

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 76,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,260 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,717 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,372 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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A20 MWL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 MWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 MWL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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